
climate and weather
While last week's showers were a welcome sight for many, State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon says Texas will need “a lot more rain” to recover from its brutal summer drought.
Texas A&M Professor and State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon explains what Texans can expect to see as this year’s sweltering summer draws to a close.
Spending Time Outside This Weekend? Here’s How To Stay Safe In The Heat
Sep 1, 2023 • 8 min. readAs football season kicks off amid a deadly heat wave, a doctor with Texas A&M Health shares life-saving tips on dehydration and heat-related illness.
Maui Wildfires: Extra Logistical Challenges Hinder Government’s Initial Response When Disasters Strike Islands
Aug 11, 2023 • 6 min. readInsight from a Texas A&M urban planner.
Texas A&M Expert Stresses Need For Preparedness This Hurricane Season
Jun 29, 2023 • 3 min. readAndrew Dessler says coastal residents should be less concerned about the number of storms and more concerned about their overall strength.
How Can Texans Stay Safe And Healthy During The Ongoing Heat Wave?
Jun 22, 2023 • 5 min. readA Texas A&M physician explains the signs of heat-related illness and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
The director of Texas A&M’s Smart Grid Center says he’s optimistic about the grid’s reliability as temperatures rise, but says we need to stay diligent to changing conditions.
Texas A&M Team Studying Effects Of Crypto Mining On The Texas Power Grid
May 22, 2023 • 3 min. readTotal global electricity usage for cryptocurrency assets such as Bitcoin is between 120 and 240 billion kilowatt-hours per year with the U.S. leading.
Why Tornadoes Are Still Hard To Forecast – Even Though Storm Predictions Are Improving
Mar 28, 2023 • 6 min. readA Texas A&M atmospheric scientist explains.
In light of balloons of questionable origins recently floating over U.S. airspace, a Texas A&M expert clears the air on weather balloons.